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Can a “pleaser” be changed?

January 23, 2018 By Marilyn Weinstein

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When it’s time for action, I’d rather be paired up with a disruptor than a pleaser. No one needs a pleaser. Pleasers are only good for us in bursts and on occasion to make us feel better about … [Read more...] about Can a “pleaser” be changed?

Filed Under: Business, Career Development, Management and LeadershipTagged With: management, people pleasers, pleaser, training

Now Playing: The Year of Living Changefully

January 4, 2018 By Marilyn Weinstein

2018 business transformation

Silicon Valley business takes public along on 2018 company transformation. 50/50 is pleased to announce an agreement with top Silicon Valley IT staffing and consulting firm, Vivo, for a … [Read more...] about Now Playing: The Year of Living Changefully

Filed Under: Business, Management and LeadershipTagged With: accountability, business, Leadership, management, transformation, Vivo, year of living changefully

What Do Supermarkets Sell?

April 11, 2017 By Marilyn Weinstein

learn from accidental encounters

Some of the most meaningful moments of my life, and some of the greatest lessons, have happened either with complete strangers or with people I didn’t particularly like. Just ask anyone who works … [Read more...] about What Do Supermarkets Sell?

Filed Under: Business, Management and LeadershipTagged With: CEO, life lessons from strangers, listen, management, people don’t change, sales managers, unexpected opportunities, what do supermarkets sell

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